ASST DIR, NUTRITION LAB

Morrison HealthcareSalary:$75,000-$80,000.Morrison Healthcareis a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices? wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.Job SummaryThe Assistant Director of the Nutrition Lab serves as the primary liaison between the Nutrition Lab and the client’s Clinical Nutrition team, ensuring seamless coordination, high‑quality service delivery, and alignment with department goals. This role supports the operational, educational, and project‑based needs of the Nutrition Lab while also providing training and oversight for initiatives across the Rochester, MN Campus.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops goals and oversees execution of Nutrition Lab operations in alignment with clinical nutrition priorities, medical direction, and patient population needs.Serves as the direct liaison with client Clinical Nutrition leadership to support communication, workflow optimization, and program development.Leads, trains, mentors, and evaluates Nutrition Lab staff, ensuring strong competency, productivity, and adherence to quality standards.Supports training programs and project work for the Rochester campus, including onboarding, competency development, and process improvement initiatives.Implements strategies that promote collaboration, operational efficiency, and high‑quality clinical nutrition outcomes.Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient rights standards.Participates in and may lead patient satisfaction initiatives, departmental meetings, and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.Qualifications:Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), requiredState licensure (where applicable), requiredMinimum of two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting, including leadership or managerial responsibilities in clinical nutrition or patient servicesMaster’s degree preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, diet office systems, and nutrient analysis softwareApply to Morrison Healthcare today!Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Time OffPaid Parental LeaveHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Personal LeaveAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click hereor copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID:1496699Morrison HealthcareCHARRISSE FULLER[[req_classification]]

Created: 2026-02-06